Interior Designer

DLR Group•Cleveland, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking an Interior Designer to join their Cleveland office. This role involves a versatile range of responsibilities within the Interiors team, including developing material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. The Interior Designer will coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, collaborating with the integrated design team to ensure high-quality work that aligns with project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements. Additional duties may include assisting the project manager with scheduling, work plan development, cartoon sets, and QA/QC. This position often involves leading interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. The role offers an opportunity for skill growth and impact on various projects, ideal for a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset. As DLR Group is 100% employee-owned, there is an opportunity for ownership in the firm.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in interior design.
Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design required.
Professional licensure required.
Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software.
Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask.
Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence.
Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers.
Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents.
Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas.
Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations.
Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination.
Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions.
Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues.
Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets.